Gucchi Mushroom is also known as Morel Mushrooms or Morchella Esculenta scientifically. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
It is found in the temperate forests of the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
It is said to have medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties.
The GI tag application for Gucchi mushroom was submitted by the Jammu-based NGO Border World Foundation at the Geographical Indication Registry and facilitated by the Director of Agriculture, J&K.
Since GI tag has not been given to it (as on 20th January 2021).
A GI tag to this mushroom is expected to generate branding and commercial attention, thereby assisting the tribal population dependent on it for their livelihoods. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
This mushroom is valued at over rupees 20,000 for every kilo.
The annual production at J&K of wild mushrooms is approximately 45 tonnes.
It is also present in the high altitude areas of Kupwara, Pahalgam, Shopian, Kishtwar and Poonch, although mainly obtained from the forests and pastures of Doda district.
These mushrooms are considered a rich source of calcium, vitamin B and carbohydrates.